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MN-355 Double Mitre Saw
Installation and Operations Manual
Installation and Operations
Preparing for Installation
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Positioning the Equipment
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Electrical Connections - Pneumatic Connections
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Installing the Blades - Testing the Installation
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Operation of Equipment
Company Contact Information
Fletcher Business Group | 91 Clark Drive | East Berlin, CT 06023
800.843.3826| www.fletcher-terry.com
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- Page 1 MN-355 Double Mitre Saw Installation and Operations Manual Installation and Operations Preparing for Installation • Positioning the Equipment • Electrical Connections - Pneumatic Connections • Installing the Blades - Testing the Installation • Operation of Equipment Company Contact Information Fletcher Business Group | 91 Clark Drive | East Berlin, CT 06023 800.843.3826| www.fletcher-terry.com...
- Page 7 If a label is damaged, or fades, or can no longer be easily read, promptly contact Tem Tech to obtain a replacement label. Applying Replacement Labels - Compare the new label to the old label, make sure the new label is the correct label. If you have any questions, contact Tem Tech.
- Page 8 Inspect the equipment right away. If there is any damage, notify the carrier immediately. Tem Tech thoroughly tests all equipment before shipping. The machine may be partially disassembled for safe shipment. This equipment contains precision parts. Use care when off-loading and placing equipment.
- Page 9 1. Make sure all connections are secure before the machine is powered up and put into operation. 2. The equipment must be level. 3. All equipment must be correctly positioned. Measurements are critical. They must be exact. 4. All wires that must be connected are pre-cut to the proper length, and the ends are pre-stripped.
- Page 10 The electrical installation must conform to all National, State and Local Safety codes. Confirm the code requirements in your area before performing the electrical installation steps. If the safety codes in your area require a different set up, alert Tem Tech before installation and document this on the installation layout diagram.
- Page 11 6. Jog the motors to ensure the bottoms of the both saw flanges rotate towards the front of the machine. Note: Use the sticker provided on each motor housing to verify the correct direction of rotation: • For the left side mount, the flange must rotate clockwise from the open hood door.
- Page 12 1. Refer to the line layout drawing for the correct number and position of pneumatic hook-ups. Note: Pneumatic hook-ups are identified by a on the drawings. 2. Connect the main air supply to the 1/4” fitting located on air intake side of the filter/regulator/lubricator (FRL). The air supply line should be large enough (3/8”...
- Page 13 3. On the side for which you want to install the blade, manually turn the flange until the hole at the end of the spindle shaft lines up with the hole on the belt guard. Refer to the photograph below. 4.
- Page 14 5. Remove the flange nut using the spanner wrench, as shown in the photograph below. To loosen the flange nut: • Turn clockwise for the left side mount. • Turn counter-clockwise for the right side mount. Note: The left side mount is provided with a left-hand threaded shaft;...
- Page 15 As a final check of the installation, Tem Tech recommends that you test the machine to ensure the following: • The pneumatic and electrical connections have been correctly made. • The blades have been properly positioned. DANGER Before performing this procedure, ensure that the flange is rotating in the correct direction, as described in Step 6 of “Making Electrical Connections”...
- Page 16 Emergency Stop - Push in to turn off the saw motors. To allow the motors to be re-activated, turn the Emergency Stop button a quarter to the right and then pull it out. The Emergency Stop button is located on the front side of the electrical cabinet. Motor Start - After pulling out the Emergency Stop, press the Motor Start button to activate the saw motors.
- Page 17 Foot Pedal - Press the foot pedal to lower the blades to the material and release the foot pedal to return the blades to the home position. If your machine has clamps installed, the clamps extend before the blades lower and retract after the blades return to the home position. The foot pedal has a yellow foot guard and should be located next to the machine on the operator side.
- Page 18 Note: Unless indicated otherwise, material loads into the standard MN Series saw from either end of the machine. However, your machine may be customized to load from the right or the left side. The in-feed side has a longer fence than the exit side.
- Page 19 This chapter describes how to maintain, troubleshoot, setup and adjust your MN Series saw. To keep your MN Series saw in optimal condition, it is necessary to perform the periodic maintenance described in this section.
- Page 21 Adjusting the Cushion Control The cushion control, shown in the photograph below, reduces the speed of the saw heads as they travel the last half inch to the home position. To adjust the cushion control, loosen the nut on the cushion control screw, and then turn the screw: •...
- Page 22 Replacing the Spindle Bearings Proper maintenance, such as greasing approximately every 200 hours of operation, will greatly increase the longevity of the spindle bearings on your machine. With diligent maintenance practices, you should rarely need to replace the spindle bearings. Note:When ordering new bearings, also purchase a new spacer.
- Page 23 5. Remove the flange nut using the spanner wrench. To loosen the flange nut: • Turn clockwise for the left side mount. • Turn counter-clockwise for the right side mount. Note: The left side mount is provided with a left-hand threaded shaft;...
- Page 24 14. Remove the single row bearing. The spacer slides off, revealing the lock nut. 15. Unscrew and remove the lock nut. 16. Press off the double row bearing. 17. Before installing the new bearings, remove the inner cover from each bearing and discard it. Reassemble the spindle assembly using the new bearings and any other new spindle components as required.
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Page 25: Replacing The Belts
Replacing the Belts Once a month, check the belts for wear or damage. With diligent maintenance practices, you should only need to replace the belts once every five years or after 12,000 hours of operation. 1. Lock-out/tag-out the electrical power to the machine and disconnect the air line. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting Table
Troubleshooting Table The following table lists symptoms along with their possible causes and solutions.
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